Delta Rises on Profit Guidance; EasyJet Moves on Apollo Bid | Stock Movers
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Delta Air Lines shares rose after the company reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance and reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with strong demand for premium travel offsetting high fuel costs. EasyJet saw its shares move higher after receiving a new takeover offer from Apollo Global Management worth 715 pence per share, topping a previous bid from Castlelake. WD-40 shares jumped after the company raised its full-year net sales forecast. These developments highlight positive trends in airline demand and M&A activity, as well as improved outlook for consumer goods.
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Delta Air Lines shares rose after the company reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance and reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with strong demand for premium travel offsetting high fuel costs. EasyJet saw its shares move higher after receiving a new takeover offer from Apollo Global Management worth 715 pence per share, topping a previous bid from Castlelake. WD-40 shares jumped after the company raised its full-year net sales forecast. These developments highlight positive t...
Delta reaffirmed full-year profit guidance despite high fuel costs.
Delta's revenue rose 14% year-over-year and capacity increased 1%.
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Delta reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance due to strong demand for premium, corporate and international travel.
Bloomberg- Delta reaffirmed full-year profit guidance despite high fuel costs.
- Delta's revenue rose 14% with capacity up only 1%, indicating pricing power.
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Loaded language removedOn this episode of Stock Movers: - Delta (DAL) shares are higher after it reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance, citing increased demand for premium, corporate and international travel that helped offset the highest quarterly fuel expense in its history.
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Delta reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance due to strong demand for premium, corporate and international travel.
BloombergDelta's adjusted Q2 earnings per share were $1.56, beating analysts' estimates.
BloombergEasyJet is no longer willing to recommend Castlelake's proposal and would instead recommend Apollo's bid.
OpinionDelta's revenue rose 14% year-over-year and capacity increased 1%.
BloombergEasyJet received a fresh offer from Apollo Global Management at 715 pence per share.
BloombergApollo's bid is valued at £5.7 billion, while Castlelake's is £5.5 billion.
BloombergWD-40 shares rose after the company raised its full-year net sales forecast.
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